Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has welcomed a new Executive Head Chef

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, a wedding venue in Newmarket, Suffolk, has welcomed a new Executive Head Chef, Robert Newall, to its award-winning, two AA Rosette Squires Restaurant. With a passion for seasonality, sustainability, and the finest local ingredients, Robert brings a fresh vision to the hotel’s dining experience – one that celebrates the very best of British cuisine and Suffolk’s exceptional produce.

Robert tells us more: “Seasonality and locality are at the heart of everything I do. My menus are built on local, sustainable produce – from Suffolk blue cheese and high-welfare Suffolk chicken and pork to the incredible range of vegetables grown right here in the region. Suffolk offers some of the finest ingredients in the country, and I’m proud to showcase them on our menus.”

Chef Newall’s arrival coincides with the launch of Squires Restaurant’s new Autumn Menu, which debuted on 27th October 2025. Perfect for a pre-wedding date night, the menu is a celebration of Suffolk’s harvest season, offering guests the chance to experience the best local flavours through dishes that are elegant, comforting, and unmistakably British.

Check out www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk for more information.